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Overview |
Cleveland State | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 79% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $429 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 837 students)
Cleveland State vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- Cleveland State University is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Cleveland State than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($17,359.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($15,719 vs. $17,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia University of Lynchburg are 51% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,400 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Virginia University of Lynchburg (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($9,436 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 1.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
Cleveland State vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia University of Lynchburg and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 30%)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $20,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($21,500 vs. $41,567)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($222 vs. $429)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/